Zach Paradise sets the stage for Abe Parker at
Kilby Court
April 5,2025
At the sold-out Kilby Court show headlined by Abe Parker, Zach
Paradise set the tone for the night with a captivating opening
performance. His easy energy and heartfelt lyrics immediately
connected with the crowd, many of whom were discovering him
live for the first time. One fan, who traveled from Provo, shared
that she first discovered Zach through a Spotify
recommendation—and now couldn’t stop listening. Her favorite
track, Area 51, has become her go-to driving song, thanks to its
upbeat sound and feel-good vibe.
Zach's path to the stage is rooted in a decade of dedication to
music. He began his journey in high school, playing drums in a
band called Three | Four with friends Joey Liberatore and Zach
Lander. Later, he picked up the guitar, teaching himself through
cover songs and a lot of trial and error. The first song he ever
performed live on stage was his own original, Olivia. Today,
one of his favorite songs to perform is High Note, a track that,
as he shared, just feels “natural” every time he’s on stage—like
it was written to be played live.
As the night progressed, Platten’s performance only grew more
powerful. During Shivers, she had the entire crowd on their feet,
bringing an infectious energy that filled the room. She then
returned to the grand piano, sharing how breathwork helped her
overcome depression and panic attacks before playing Bad
Thoughts, a song she wrote during that difficult time. She followed
with Mercy, a song about realizing how lucky she is and finding
strength in faith, giving her drummer a well-deserved solo.
Returning to the stage, Ben Abraham joined her once more for
Surrendering, further emphasizing her dedication to supporting
mental health awareness on this tour. She closed with Set Me
Free, a song about embracing yourself and breaking free from the
need to please others—perfectly embodying the spirit of the Set
Me Free tour. As the crowd roared for more, Rachel returned for
an acoustic encore of Fight Song, with every voice in the room
singing along. Even after she left the stage, the energy lingered,
proving just how impactful her music continues to be. With Salt
Lake City being only the second stop of her tour, fans across the
country still have a chance to witness the magic of Rachel Platten
live as she continues her 18-city journey.
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